Danish Tesk 6-Drawer Tall Chest

This is the tall chest that started it all — the reason Scandinavian design took over the world. Six generous drawers stacked in warm, honey-toned teak, each one fronted with a sculpted bow-pull that invites your hand and rewards the touch. No hardware to tarnish, no knobs to snag a sweater. Just beautifully grained wood doing all the work.

The top drawer locks — a quiet detail that speaks to the craftsmanship era this piece comes from, when furniture was built to last generations and a little privacy still mattered. Slender tapered legs lift the case just enough to give it air and keep it firmly in the mid-century modern canon.

The grain is rich and consistent across all six fronts, the color a deep caramel teak that only improves with age. This one presents exceptionally well — clean lines, smooth-operating drawers, and that unmistakable Danish confidence that works equally well in a master bedroom, a hallway, or as a statement piece in a living room.

Details

Six-drawer tall chest

Teak with sculpted integrated bow pulls

Locking top drawer with original keyhole escutcheon

Tapered teak legs

Danish, circa 1960s

Condition: Professionally refinished 

Dimensions: 32” wide, 16.5 deep, 39” tall